This French bistro on Nicollet Mall serves sophisticated French cuisine. www.vincentarestaurant.com . Reservations essential. AE, D, DC, MC, V. No lunch weekends.
Former Cafe Un Deux Trois chef Vincent Francoual's restaurant offers such dishes as seafood cappuccino, pan-seared scallops and sesame-crusted halibut. (Rick Nelson, )
Check out Vincent's new lounge during happy hour, weekdays from 4:30pm till 6:30pm, which includes mini artisan burgers, French apps and drink specials.
In Short Stylish simplicity (dark wood, white linens) graces this downtown space, located on Nicollet Mall across from Orchestra Hall. Beautiful people pack the place for dinner, often creating lags in service. But at lunchtime, the place is sunny and subdued. With his name on the line, Chef Vincent Francoual is proud of what he prepares. Appetizers include a carpaccio of red beets...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 08, 2006)
Dark wood accents, white linens and pale butter-colored walls give this space a stylish simplicity with quiet overall charm. Windows look out on bustling Nicollet Mall, and truth be told, we love this place most at lunch time. Then, it’s flooded with sunshine, and service seems more attentive. It's when nibbling on a buttery crisp croque monsieur (order some frites to go with) while sipping a...
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My husband and I have been to ?Vincent ? A Restaurant? twice ? once together and another time with my sister and brother-in-law. Both were horrible experiences and we?ll never eat there again.
We go to many fine dining restaurants and the first time we went to ?Vincent?, my husband surprised me on Valentine?s Day. Although I don?t remember everything, the waiter was just ok. We ordered...
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Posted by InTheParkFoodEater
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 20, 2009)
I went with some business associates on a Tuesday night. We didn't have reservations but they weren't busy and could easily accomodate us. Our server was very good. She managed to be there when we needed her but she was not intrusive. The food was good but not great. Starters were well received. The mushroom rissotto is enough to get me back. Two of us at the table ordered the rissotto...
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Posted by bve43
on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 29, 2008)